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From Secretary of State for Defence
  • Cyber Symposium 2015

    Speech by Michael Fallon, Secretary of State for Defence.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary's speech to RUSI on the SDSR 2015

    Speech by Michael Fallon, Secretary of State for Defence.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • HMS Enterprise rescues over 350 migrants

    HMS Enterprise has provided further vital, life-saving assistance to Italian-led EU rescue operations in the Mediterranean today.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary discusses ISIL during Egyptian military visit

    Michael Fallon has welcomed Egypt’s Armed Forces Chief of Staff during a visit to London to discuss defence cooperation.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK and Poland honour veterans during the President of the Republic of Poland's visit

    The Secretary of State for Defence and the President of the Republic of Poland paid tribute to the contribution made by Polish veterans during World War Two.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Royal Navy warship offered to Mediterranean anti-smuggling mission

    HMS Richmond has been offered to boost the EU mission to tackle people smuggling in the Mediterranean, the Defence Secretary has announced.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Ebola heroes recognised with parliamentary march

    Members of the Armed Forces and civilian personnel who worked to tackle Ebola have marched to parliament for a reception in their honour.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • DSEI 2015

    Speech by Michael Fallon, Secretary of State for Defence.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • MOD unveils futuristic uniform design

    Sensor-laden body armour, a smart watch that monitors life signs and smart glasses with integrated cameras are all part of a futuristic design for military uniforms, unveiled today.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • MOD to upgrade air-to-air missile

    The Ministry of Defence has awarded a £300m contract to sustain a key air-to-air missile used by RAF Typhoon jets, supporting over 400 jobs across the UK.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK to further boost Pakistan's counter-explosive capability

    The UK will offer Pakistan a package worth nearly £1m to support essential counter-explosive equipment previously gifted to the country.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • RFA Lyme Bay receives praise from High Commissioner for Dominica Aid

    Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) Lyme Bay is approaching the final phase of her tasking to assist the island of Dominica following Tropical Storm Erika.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • New RAF intelligence aircraft arrives in UK seven months early

    As part of its Airseeker Programme, the second signals intelligence aircraft has been delivered to the RAF, seven months early, the MOD has announced.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • RFA Lyme Bay arrives in Dominica to provide humanitarian relief

    Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) Lyme Bay arrived in Dominica this morning to begin immediate relief efforts following the devastation left behind by Tropical Storm Erika.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary announces further training for Ukraine

    The Defence Secretary has announced further enhancements of the UK training programme for Ukrainian armed forces while visiting the country.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary attends historic Suez Canal expansion

    Michael Fallon has expressed the UK’s support for Egypt’s economy and our shared determination to fight terrorism as he witnessed the opening of the country’s new Suez Canal.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Contracts give Royal Navy Frigates a power boost

    The MOD has awarded contracts worth £80 million to upgrade the backbone of the Royal Navy surface flotilla, the Type 23 Frigates.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • New contracts bring £1bn savings over 10 years to Defence

    New IT contracts for the MoD will bring savings of £1bn that will be directly reinvested in defence capability.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK makes counter explosives training offer to Pakistan

    Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has today offered Pakistan a new, enhanced three-year package of counter improvised explosive device (C-IED) support.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary pays tribute to British military helping secure Afghanistan's future

    Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has thanked UK troops working towards a more peaceful and prosperous Afghanistan while in Kabul yesterday

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government